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  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Decriminalization of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has increased product availability in homes.
  • Childhood accidental ingestions of THC products are rising, exacerbated by appealing packaging.
  • Current recommendations suggest mandatory reporting of all pediatric THC ingestions to Child Protective Services (CPS).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the implications of mandatory CPS reporting for all pediatric THC ingestions.
  • To propose an alternative framework for clinicians managing accidental pediatric THC ingestion.
  • To address concerns regarding resource allocation, family impact, and existing inequities in CPS investigations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current clinical recommendations and CPS reporting practices.
  • Analysis of potential consequences of a blanket reporting policy.
  • Development of a nuanced clinical decision-making framework.

Main Results:

  • Mandatory reporting may lead to inefficient use of limited CPS resources.
  • Universal reporting risks undue family stress and potential exacerbation of systemic inequities.
  • A proposed framework offers a more targeted approach to clinical care and reporting.

Conclusions:

  • A blanket policy for reporting all pediatric THC ingestions to CPS is potentially detrimental.
  • Clinicians require guidance for managing accidental pediatric THC ingestions effectively and equitably.
  • An alternative framework can optimize resource use and mitigate harm to families.